The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have issued a statement urging residents of the Gaza Strip to evacuate to the southern part of the enclave for their own safety and protection. The IDF’s message was published on their Telegram channel, highlighting the ongoing war waged by the terrorist organization Hamas against the State of Israel, with Gaza being a major site of military operations. The evacuation is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of the Gazan population.
Israeli military officials have warned that Hamas militants are hiding in tunnels beneath homes and inside buildings populated by innocent civilians. This raises concerns about the potential humanitarian consequences of such a displacement.
Earlier, the United Nations (UN) was informed by Israel about the need to evacuate 1.1 million Palestinians to the southern part of the Gaza Strip within a 24-hour period. However, the UN has expressed concerns regarding the potential humanitarian impact of such a mass movement.
The Permanent Representative of Israel to the UN, Gilad Erdan, criticized the UN’s response as shameful. The situation between Israel and Palestine continues to escalate, prompting the need for answers to key questions regarding the conflict.
